Chrysler (fca Us, Llc) | NHTSA Recall #16V739000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 16V739000 by Chrysler (fca Us, Llc). Affecting model year 2011-2014 dodge charger police vehicles, 2007-2013 ram 3500 cab chassis, 2008-2013 ram 4500 and 5500 cab chassis, and 2013 ram 2500 and 3500 vehicles Includes 74,811 affected units, Alternator may Fail Resulting in Engine Stall/Fire, component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

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model year 2011-2014 dodge charger police vehicles, 2007-2013 ram 3500 cab chassis, 2008-2013 ram 4500 and 5500 cab chassis, and 2013 ram 2500 and 3500 vehicles

Defect Summary

Chrysler (fca us llc) is recalling certain model year 2011-2014 dodge charger police vehicles, 2007-2013 ram 3500 cab chassis, 2008-2013 ram 4500 and 5500 cab chassis, and 2013 ram 2500 and 3500 vehicles. the affected vehicles have a 220 amp alternator that may suddenly fail.

Corrective Action

Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the alternator with a revised alternator, free of charge. the recall began on december 23, 2016. owners may contact chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. chrysler's number for this recall is s68.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 16V739000
Manufacturer: Chrysler (fca Us, Llc)
Report Received Date: 2016-10-13T00:00:00
Subject: Alternator may fail resulting in engine stall/fire
Component: Electrical System
Potentially Affected Units: 74,811

Details

MFR Campaign Number: S68
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: Chrysler (fca us llc) is recalling certain model year 2011-2014 dodge charger police vehicles, 2007-2013 ram 3500 cab chassis, 2008-2013 ram 4500 and 5500 cab chassis, and 2013 ram 2500 and 3500 vehicles. the affected vehicles have a 220 amp alternator that may suddenly fail.
Consequence Summary: If the alternator fails, the vehicle may stall without warning, increasing the risk of a crash. there is also the possibility that the alternator may short circuit, increasing the risk of a fire.
Corrective Action: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the alternator with a revised alternator, free of charge. the recall began on december 23, 2016. owners may contact chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. chrysler's number for this recall is s68.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: 66.7

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NHTSA ID: 16V739000
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